Behringer Eurorack Pro RX1602 - Manual (Page 4)

4 EURORACK PRO RX1602 User Manual
1. Introduction
Congratulations! With the EURORACK PRO RX1602, you have purchased a
multifarious “problem-solver” for signal distribution. This piece of equipment
was developed for those among you with the highest expectations, who are in
the business of professional recording, radio and TV broadcast studios, PA and
home recording situations, etc. The RX1602’s extensive range of possibilities
make it ideal for routing separate signals to a single stereo output (mixer),
or for signal level adjustment of individual signals (level translator)—all these
functions can be achieved by using the EURORACK PRO RX1602.
Future-oriented BEHRINGER technology
Our rack mixer’s technology is based on experience and insights spanning many
years, delving into the fields of audio technology already used worldwide in
countless studios as well as radio and TV applications.
To allow for the highest possible level of operational safety, we manufacture our
equipment under the highest quality standards in the industry. Your RX1602 has
been manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system.
Balanced inputs
The BEHRINGER RX1602 features electronically servo-balanced inputs.
The automatic servo function detects when unbalanced jacks are connected,
and internally adjusts the signal level so that no level difference between input
and output signals occurs (6 dB correction).
◊ The following user’s manual is intended to familiarize you with the
unit’s control elements, so that you can master all the functions.
After having thoroughly read the user’s manual, store it at a safe place
for future reference.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
The RX1602 was carefully packed at the factory to assure secure transport.
Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken
place, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications
of damage.
◊ Damaged units should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the
dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the
transportation company from which you took delivery of the unit.
Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation, and never place
the EURORACK on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk
of overheating.
◊ Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you
have selected the correct voltage:
The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains three triangular
markings. Two of these triangles are opposite one another. The voltage
indicated adjacent to these markings is the voltage to which your unit has
been set up, and can be altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180°.
ATTENTION: This does not apply to export models that were for example
manufactured only for use with 120 V!
◊ If you alter the unit’s voltage, you must change the fuse accordingly.
The correct value of the fuse needed can be found in the
chapter “Specifications”.
◊ Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without
exception! The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the
chapter “Specifications”.
Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit. All requiered safety
precautions have been adhered to.
◊ Please make sure that the unit is grounded at all times. For your own
protection, you should never tamper with the grounding of the cable or
the unit itself.
1.1.3 Warranty
Please take a few minutes and send us the completely filled out warranty
card within 14 days of the date of purchase. You may also register online at
behringer.com. The serial number needed for the registration is located at the top
of the unit. Failure to register your product may void future warranty claims.
1.2 The user’s manual
The user’s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the control
elements, as well as detailed information on how to use them. In order to help
you understand the links between the controls, we have arranged them in groups
according to their function. If you need to know more about specific issues,
please visit our website at www.behringer.com, where you’ll find additional
information on mixing consoles, effects units and dynamic processors.
2. Control Elements
and Connections
In this chapter we go about describing all control elements of your EURORACK
PRO RX1602. All controls and connectors will be explained in full detail. You will
also receive useful information about possible applications.
2.1 Channel section
(1)
(3) (4) (4)
(2) (5)
Front Rear
Fig. 2.1: Control elements of the channel section
(1) Use the MON/FX control to set the signal level of the respective channel
for monitoring or effects purposes. You can take the MON/FX signal at the
MON OUT SEND connector (14). The MON/FX SEND control (7) of the main
section governs the overall MON/FX SEND signal level.
This aux send path is factory set to pre fader and post mute. It means that
the respective channels’ monitor signal or effects send signal is still present
at the MON OUT SEND-connector when the LEVEL control (4) is turned to
its left-most position. If the MUTE switch (3) is in its depressed position,
the signal is muted totally. The LEVEL control is equivalent to channel faders
on conventional mixing consoles.
◊ You have the option to retroactively make the monitor channel perform
dependently from the setting of the LEVEL control (“post fader”).
This modification can be done individually for each channel.
This modification makes sense when you for example wish to frequently use
certain channels for effect applications.
How necessary actions are taken is explained in ch. 5:
“Aux Channels Modification”.